Question 1

is it safe as a woman to use/take maca,fenugreek, dong quai and fennel seed. especially maca ? heard it helps with weight gain in butt and thighs

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Can't say for sure: Maca in particular can have hormonal effects.  How this might effect hormonal balance is unclear.  You really need to see a qualified herbalist/doctor to help you decide if this will be helpful or not.  Weight gain and spot reducing is not likely.  Healthy diet and regular exercise are the key.

Question 2

hi doctor, i'm a girl and i'm 18 years old. i want to grow my breast size. i've read about a man drink tea that includes: fenugreek, fennel seeds, saw palmetto, wild yam and his breast size has gone from 38" to 43". will that recipe work for a female like

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Breast size: can change with changes in your general body weight/habitus, but otherwise there is no natural way to increase breast size.

Question 3

if i am allergic to celery am i allergic to fennel?

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Likely: Since the most common issue with celery is related to pollen-food allergy syndrome, I will assume it is the case here. Allergic sensitivity is cross-reactive between Birch family of pollens (or mugwart/grss)  and foods including celery and fennel (and others in apiaciae family like carrot). Patients may not have symptoms with all foods in the family, but would be expected to have symptoms with 2-3

Question 4

is catnip and fennel drops safe to give my 6 week old?

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Supplements: No, if your baby is exclusively breast fed then add a daily multivitamin.  Otherwise, your child needs none.

Question 5

are fennels and fennels seed a problem for bcp anticonceptional power ? why it isn't on pill package ? it is just a legend? a lot of people use these

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Yes: Fennel can affect how the  hormones are broken down.

Question 6

can fennel tablet help increase sex drive ?

Accepted Answer

Fennel: Cough, bronchitis, stomach discomfort, sinus congestion, gases, & to stimulate lactation. No fda evaluation for safety or efficacy for this herbal supplement.

Question 7

can eating fennel seeds cause any harm to my body? (i eat about 2-3 tsp/day). but still, what are the advantages & disadvantage of eating fennel seeds

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None: Safe = yes. Advantages= none.

Question 8

could fennel seeds alone stimulate breast growth?

Accepted Answer

No: That has never been shown to be true.

Question 9

hello, i read on a few websites that fenugreek and fennel seeds decrease the size of your breasts is this true?please help i suffer from big breasts.

Accepted Answer

Breast size: They have been reported to at times cause galactorrhea. No, taking these substances will not decrease your breast size. Take care.

Question 10

isit ok if i drink fennel seed three time a day during breastfeeding? thanks

Accepted Answer

Should be: Up to 7 grams of fennel seed is considered safe for adults, although there toxicity is not well established.  Fennel is often used to promote breast feeding.  There is a case report of a child having neurotoxicity (the brain was affected) from the mother drinking fennel seed tea.  This was not permanent.  I do not find any other sources that site concerns.

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Is it safe as a woman to use/take maca,fenugreek, dong quai and fennel seed. especially maca ? heard it helps with weight gain in butt and thighs

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Hi doctor, i'm a girl and i'm 18 years old. i want to grow my breast size. i've read about a man drink tea that includes: fenugreek, fennel seeds, saw palmetto, wild yam and his breast size has gone from 38" to 43". will that recipe work for a female like

A member asked:

If i am allergic to celery am i allergic to fennel?

A member asked:

Is catnip and fennel drops safe to give my 6 week old?

A member asked:

Are fennels and fennels seed a problem for bcp anticonceptional power ? why it isn't on pill package ? it is just a legend? a lot of people use these

A member asked:

Can fennel tablet help increase sex drive ?

A member asked:

Can eating fennel seeds cause any harm to my body? (i eat about 2-3 tsp/day). but still, what are the advantages & disadvantage of eating fennel seeds

A member asked:

Could fennel seeds alone stimulate breast growth?

A member asked:

Hello, i read on a few websites that fenugreek and fennel seeds decrease the size of your breasts is this true?please help i suffer from big breasts.

A member asked:

Isit ok if i drink fennel seed three time a day during breastfeeding? thanks

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